Chicken Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Rolls

When you’re in the mood for something different for a grab-n-go for lunch or planning tasty game day eats these Chicken Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Rolls will fit the bill. Buttery rolls stuffed with chicken, crispy bacon and cheese are drizzled with Ranch dressing then baked until they’re warm and gooey. They’re so very tasty and easy to prepare that they’re sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Rolls Recipe

My family loves leftovers and I never hear a complaint from them when we have a repeat dinner. I often try to reinvent leftovers a bit but at times it’s an encore presentation of the original. That’s how these Chicken Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Rolls sliders came to be, using leftover roasted chicken. They enjoyed them so much that I began picking up deli chicken to make them as a grab-and-go meal. Whether you use roast chicken, boneless skinless chicken thighs or deli chicken, you’re bound to make these easy sliders on repeat.

Key ingredients to make easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Slider Rolls – I used one 15-ounce pack 12-count potato rolls (i.e. Martin’s) You can use any similar slider roll.
• Chicken – One pound of thinly sliced deli chicken or 3 cups of chopped cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
• Bacon – Bacon adds a pop of smoky flavor.
• Cheese – You’ll need 12 slices of colby jack cheese for a mild and creamy flavor. Cheese is the glue that holds everything together.
• Ranch – Choose your favorite brand of prepared Ranch salad dressing.
• Butter – Melted butter is used for brushing the rolls. You can use salted or unsalted butter.
• Herbs – Fresh chives add a hint of freshness to the butter mixture.
• Salt – Garlic salt adds both garlic and salt to season the butter. You can use plain salt and garlic powder.
• Seasoning – One teaspoon onion powder adds dimension to the flavor of the butter.
• Parmesan Cheese – Will add texture and a golden color to the tops of the rolls.

How to Make the Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Rolls Recipe

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• Heat Oven and Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Bacon – Cook the bacon until crisp then crumble and set aside. 
• Slice Rolls – Using a serrated knife cut through the middle of the potato rolls. Place the bottom half of rolls side by side on the pan. Set the tops aside.
• Melt Butter – In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt together the softened butter, chives, garlic salt and onion powder.
• Assemble the Rolls – Brush the bottoms of the slider buns with about 1/3 of the seasoned butter.
• Sliced Cheese – Layer 1/2 of the cheese slices on the bottom then arrange the chicken and bacon crumbles over the cheese. Break cheese slices if needed, to fit.
• Ranch Dressing – Drizzle with Ranch dressing. Top with the final layer of sliced cheese.
• Coat the Rolls with Butter – Brush liberally with butter mixture. Place the tops of rolls over the cheese.
• Parmesan Cheese – Brush the remaining seasoned butter on top and sides. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Cover with Foil – Cover loosely with foil. Bake per the recipe until golden brown and the cheese is melty.
• Serve – Use a sharp knife to cut apart and serve immediately with additional Ranch dressing.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

• A sharp knife, bread knife and cutting board.
• Large sheet pan.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Small microwave safe bowl.
• Pastry brush and cheese grater.
• You can also bake these bacon ranch chicken sliders in a 13×9-inch baking dish.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Use Cooked Chicken or Deli Chicken – I use deli chicken for this recipe for ease of preparation. That said, you can use leftover grilled chicken, roasted chicken, rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken breasts with excellent results. The chicken just needs to be cooked.
• Ranch Dressing – You can use your favorite brand of ranch for this recipe. You can al make your own using my homemade ranch dressing recipe. For a quick version simply mix mayo with ranch seasoning.
• Cheese Substitutions – You can adapt using your favorite flavor of cheese or what you have on hand. The colby jack combination is a stellar option, when using it you can never go wrong. You could use pepper jack cheese for added spice or sharp cheddar cheese.
• BBQ Sauce – You could use equal parts barbecue sauce and ranch dressing for a sweeter flavor.
• Use Lighter Ingredients – Feel free to adapt using light butter, low fat cheese and light salad dressing to lower the calories, I’ve found they work beautifully, too.
• Fry the Bacon in the Oven – See my technique for cooking bacon in the oven here for easy clean-up.
• Crumble the Crispy Bacon – Since these gooey rolls are designed to be pulled apart, it’s important to use crumbled bacon in place of whole pieces so they can be pulled apart or cut apart, more easily.
• Hot Sauce – For a twist in flavor you can add a few dashes of buffalo sauce for spice.
• Rolls – You can also use Hawaiian rolls (King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls) or any similar size pull apart dinner rolls and slider buns for this recipe.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Tip – These rolls can be assembled one day in advance, covered with plastic wrap and chilled in the refrigerator. Doing so will have them ready to be baked when you’re ready to eat.
• Brush with Butter Just Before Baking – When assembling in advance, brush with melted butter and season the top per the recipe just before baking.
• Serving Suggestions – You can serve these chicken bacon ranch sliders with a side of fresh vegetables and extra Ranch dressing for dipping to round out a scrumptious handheld meal. You can also add a side of french fries or potato chips. Serve them for dinner or as an appetizer.
• Leftovers – Store leftover chicken sliders in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – You can reheat these chicken bacon ranch sliders in the microwave, in an air fryer or in the oven covered with foil.
• Freezing – You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat gently in the microwave, an air fryer or in a preheated 350°F oven with a piece of foil on top.

More Slider Recipes and Pull Apart Bread Rolls to Make

Bread in any form, whether homemade or an embellished convenience item like these yummy rolls can be transformed into sweet treats and savory pull apart feasts. Other Southern style pull apart bread and rolls recipes to add to your recipe file:

• Supreme Pizza Pull Apart Bread is a party sensation.
• Pull Apart Sausage Egg and Cheese Rolls will start your morning right.
• Ham and Swiss Poppy Seed Rolls are a holiday favorite snack to make.
• Pull apart Poppy Seed Cheddar Turkey Sliders with cranberry sauce.
• Pull Apart Cinnamon Sugar Breadsticks with Cream Cheese Dip for serving.
• Another way to enjoy this flavor combination are these BLT Ranch Chicken Wraps from Taste and Tell for a quick lunch.

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pull Apart Rolls

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: chicken-bacon-ranch-pull-apart-rolls, chicken-bacon-ranch-sliders

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz pack 12-count potato rolls (i.e. Martin's)
• 1 pound thinly sliced deli chicken (Or 3 cups chopped cooked chicken)
• 8-10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• 12 slices colby jack cheese
• 1/3 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt (or garlic powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cook bacon until crisp then crumble and set aside.
• Using a serrated knife cut through the middle of the potato rolls. Place the bottoms side by side on the pan. Set the tops aside.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt together the softened butter, chives, garlic salt and onion powder.
• Brush the bottoms of the rolls with about 1/3 of the seasoned butter.
• Layer 1/2 of the cheese slices on the bottom of the rolls then arrange the chicken and bacon over the cheese. Tear cheese slices if needed, to fit.
• Drizzle with Ranch dressing. Top the chicken with the final layer of cheese. Brush liberally with butter mixture. Place the top half of rolls over the cheese.
• Brush the remaining seasoned garlic butter on top and sides of slider rolls. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Cover loosely with foil. Bake covered for 20 minutes then uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
• Use a sharp knife to cut chicken bacon ranch sliders apart and serve immediately with additional Ranch dressing, if desired.

Notes

• These rolls can be assembled one day in advance, covered with plastic wrap and chilled in the refrigerator. 
• When making in advance, allow 15 minutes or so on the counter and wait to brush with melted butter and Parmesan cheese just before baking.
• Storage and Leftovers: Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: You can reheat these chicken sliders in the microwave, in an air fryer or in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg

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